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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,778.32, 388,912.85 and 259,081.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,778.32, 388,912.85 and 259,081.44 is: 357,586.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,778.32 : 388,912.85 = 259,081.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,778.32/388,912.85 = 259,081.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,778.32x = 388,912.85 × 259,081.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,778.32x = 100,760,099,917.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,760,099,917.10/281,778.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,586.42

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